Getting Set Up and Started

Central Station 

Controlling 

Switching 

Running

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� 

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= Operating step(s) Märklin 

= Operating step(s) DCC 

Function Buttons 

0 - 7 

Function Symbols 

8 - 15 

Locomotive set up 

for a shuttle train 

inactive / active 

Changing, Storing 

of Data 

Locomotive Menu 

Switch to 

keyboard 

Switch to 

layout 


Switch to 

memory 

Switch to 

setup 

Switch to 

control 

Stylus 

Sx 

USB 

Function Buttons 

0 - 7 

Function Symbols 

8 - 15 

60173 

Locomotive Menu 

Control Knob 2 Booster 

Control Knob 1 

Connections S 88 Feedback 

6017 / 6015 Module 

Stop - Emergency 

Connections 

Front of Unit 

Direction Indicator 

Stop 

Locomotive Image 

and Name; Locomotive 

Menu 

Direction Indicator 

Locomotive Image 

and Name; Locomotive 

Menu 

Back of Unit 

Mobile Station Connections 

Locomotive 

Card 

Stylus 

Active Speaker 

or Headphones 

Network 

PC 

Output 

Input 

opt. 

Aux 

opt. 

Booster 

60174 

Keyboard / Mouse 

or USB Stick 

B 0 B 0 

B 0 B 0 

prog 

Track 

power 

Programming 

Track 

Power-supply 

unit 

Underside of Unit 

Locomotive 

Card

Getting Set Up and Started 

Preparations 

The following components are required to get started: � �� 

Connections to the Layout � �� 

60 VA power-supply unit, connecting cable between the power-supply unit and the Central Station, 

connecting wires between the Central Station and the track layout, rolling stock and/or solenoid 

accessories. 

Connect the parts as shown in the following illustrations. 

Connections to C Track or Connections to K Track or 

The only possible connections are those shown! 

1 Gauge feeder connection and/or 

Connecting the power supply to the Central Station 

and calibrating the touchscreen (Display) when 

turning the Central Station on the fi rst time. 

The maker fi eld near this text appears in different positions (5 times) 

on the display. Please confi rm this symbol by touching it with the 

stylus exactly in the middle. 

The calibration procedure is ended after that and the locomotive 

controller display will appear after a short time. 

60 

Aux 

prog 

B 0 B 0 B 0 

B 0 

power 

0 B 

0 B 

0 B 

Sx 

� �� 

USB 

60173 

60173 

Aux 

B 0 B 0 

B 0 B 0 

prog 

B 0 B 0 

Connections to the Programming Track 

The programming track may not have any direct electrical contact with the layout, nor can it have 

additional users (examples: lighting, turnout decoders, light track bumper, etc.) connected to it. 

The programming track is required to read out, program, and process locomotive decoders. 

C Track Programming Track or K Track Programming Track or 1 Gauge programming track and/or 

0 B 

B 0 B 0 

power 

0 B 

0 B 

power 

�� 

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� Page 39 => 

Select one of your locomotives 

in the database. 

This only works if the settings 

done at the factory for the locomotive 

have not been changed. 

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�� 

Registering mfx locomotive 

mfx locomotive recognized 

Selecting a Locomotive 

� 

� 

Confi rm 

selection. 


Selecting and Running a Locomotive 

Data from the mfx 

locomotive completely 

read in. 

Confi rm 

The mfx locomotive is ready to 

run and can already be operated. 

If it becomes necessary, we recommend 

that the locomotive be 

added to in the locomotive list as 

shown starting on Page 47. 

You can start immediately if one of these 

locomotives is part of your roster: 

(101 047-9 with address 1, BR 85 006 with 

address 8) then continue as described 

nearby under “Running a Locomotive“. 

Or 

Select a controller and continue 

with the following steps. 

Running a Locomotive Function switch 

Selecting and Controlling Solenoid Accessories 

Selecting Controlling 

� 

All accessory addresses 

are available without 

prior programming. 

These addresses are arranged 

in ascending order 

and can be confi rmed with 

the standard keyboard.

Loading the Basic Confi guration for DCC �� 

Selecting a Locomotive 

�� 

Or 

You enter your locomotives as 

described on page 47 under 

“Programmable Locomotive“. 


Selecting and Running a Locomotive 

Do Reset_DCC. After that the basic confi 

guration for the Central Station is set to 

DCC. This facilitates entering locomotives 

and turnouts. 

You can start immediately if this locomotive or 

a locomotive with address 3 belongs to your 

motive power. Then continue as described 

nearby under “Running a Locomotive“. 

Running a Locomotive Function switch 

Selecting and Controlling Solenoid Accessories 

Selecting Controlling 

�� 

2,048 addresses are available. 

These are arranged 

numerically in ascending 

order and can be activated 

from a standard keyboard. 

We recommend that you 

check the settings for the 

type of decoder before 

using it. => Page 56/3-5.1 

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Introduction 

The fourth generation of Märklin multi-train control systems is now ready with this “Märklin Digital“. 

The most important component is the Central Station, which is responsible for the generation of the 

correct control data, which carries out the coordination of the components connected to it, and which 

also offers an easy-to-use manageable operating surface. Trouble-free operation with this complex 

system is only ensured when you use only tested Märklin system components. Märklin‘s manufacturer‘s 

warranty therefore becomes invalid if you use any other make of product with the Central Station. 

The operator is thereby responsible for damages arising from the use of other makes of products. 

Adhere to the techniques and principles presented in this instruction manual when connecting your 

layout to the Central Station. The use of other circuits can easily lead to damage to the electronic 

components. It is therefore best if you refrain from “expensive“ experiments. The Central Station is 

not a toy. Make sure that this device is also used by children only as a controller for a model railroad. 

We hope you will have a lot of enjoyment using the Central Station with your model railroad layout. 

With this Central Station you have a device that offers you extensive possibilities for controlling your 

model railroad. We recommend that you work through the examples presented in this handbook. 

You will thereby have a much greater level of reliability in using the Central Station. 

Your Märklin Service Team 

Notes for the Central Station 

Do not expose the Central Station to moisture. 

This Märklin product is not watertight. Malfunctions can occur if there is high humidity or if moisture 

gets inside the housing. The corrosion of the internal mechanism and electronics can lead to irreparable 

damages. 

Do not expose the Central Station to shock. 

If this controller is exposed to blows or strong vibrations, the result can be continuous malfunctions. 

Do not expose the Central Station to extremes of temperature. 

Sudden changes in temperature can cause moisture to condense inside the housing. In order to avoid 

condensation buildup, you should keep the Central Station protected andl you should protect it during 

transport before you change to a location with much higher or lower temperature. 

Do not use force when operating the buttons and control knobs on the Central Station. 

Do not use force when operating the buttons and control knobs on the Central Station. 

Safekeeping 

Do not keep the Central Station in locations where the following unfavorable conditions prevail: 

High humidity or bad ventilation. 

Temperatures over 50° Centigrade / 122° Fahrenheit (such temperatures can occur for example in direct 

sunlight) or under -10° Centigrade / 14° Fahrenheit. 

Humidity over 60%. 

The humidity must not be greater then that for Central Europe. 

Cleaning 

Remove lint and dust with a soft, dry or slightly moist cloth. Never use alcohol, thinners or other 

strong cleansers. 

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Technical Specifi cations 

Power Output When Used with the 60061/60101 power-supply unit 

Input voltage: min. 14 V= / max. 24 V ~ 

Load: Train operating track 3 amps / 5 amps 

Programming track 1.0 amps 

Maximum 5,0 amps 

Please take note of the specifi cations in the Help function for this unit so that you can make 

full use of the total possible load. 

Display resolution: 800 x 480 Pixels with 16 Bit color depth 

Possible Connections 

Power-supply unit 

Programming track 

Mobile Station 

Feeder track 

Network: Ethernet 

USB: for a mouse, keyboard, and/or memory stick 

Booster: 6015, 6017, or 60174 

Feedback Module: S 88 

Aux: currently not used 

Outlet: Connections for a Central Station (60213/60214/60215), the Terminal 60125 or from the Connect 6021 

Input: Connections for a Central Station (60213/60214/60215) as an Auxiliary or Second Unit 

SX-Bus: (Currently not used). 

Headphones or active speakers (Currently not used). 

Technical Note for the Central Station 

Only standard, hooded USB sticks with an ferrite core may be plugged into the USB connection. 

Digital Protocols: 

The following digital protocols are supported: 

Märklin Motorola, mfx, � 

DCC adhering to NMRA/NEM standards. �� 

Software: 

Parts of the software for the Central Station are subject to the software license GPL. 

You can get the source code for these software parts at no charge from Märklin, either as a CD or by 

downloading a CD image from the Märklin home page. 

More complete and updated information can be found on our Internet pages “www.maerklin.com“ 

If an error or defect should occur, do not open the Central Station. Send the defective unit to the Märklin 

Service Department or to one of our service stations listed on our Internet page. 

Opening this unit cancels any and all warranty claims. The individual and/or fi rm or customer responsible 

for opening the Central Station bears the burden of proof and demonstration that opening the unit did not 

cause the defect that has occurred and/or damages.

Control 

�� 

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Locomotives and powered units can be entered, run, and managed with the Control. 

Selecting and Running 

44 

� �� 

You can select from the last 

30 locomotives used or you 

can expand the selection. 

The most frequently used 

locomotives are available 

for you to select in this list. 

All of the locomotives taken by you 

into the locomotive list are in this 

list for you to select. 

Now you can run the locomotive you have 

selected with the control knob or by typing 

in the desired speed on the screen. 

The functions can be activated by pressing 

on the button or by typing in the symbol. 

Locomotive with an mfx Decoder 

Registering and/or taking into the 

locomotive list. 

� 

Place your locomotive with an mfx decoder on the programming track. This can also be done while 

the layout is in operation. The locomotive registers itself as shown in the following illustrations. The 

registration can be done with an icon and locomotive name as well as without. Additional processing 

as described starting on Page 48 will be necessary depending on the registration. 

mfx locomotive recognized. 

Data from the mfx 

locomotive completely 

read in. 

Confi rm. 

The mfx locomotive is ready to run and 

can already be operated. 

If it becomes necessary, we recommend 

that the locomotive be added to 

the locomotive list as shown starting 

on Page 48.

Entering: 

New locomotive manually: Introduction and Preparation � Page 45 

Locomotive with DIP Switches � � Page 46 

Programmable Locomotive � Page 47 

Select 

Icon 

Symbol 

Selection for 

the Display 

on the 

Mobile Station 

Locomotive 

Address 

or 

opens the 

10 digit 

keypad 

� �� 

Locomotive Description 

Read Locomotive 

Address 

Read Status 

Display 

Opens Keypad 

� �� 

� �� 

small or 

large 

Switch Settings 

Decoder/Address 

4 or 8 DIP Switches 

Save Data 

Cancel 

without Saving 

Online Help 

Confi rm 

and Save 

Tip: 

Basically, the decoders can be used in mixed operation. You can decide by address which protocol will be assigned to the latter and which protocol will be supported by the decoder. 

0 

Whenever you see this ? , 

the Help function is available 

for you to use and will take 

you through the operation 

of the application you are 

asking about. 

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46 

Select icon. 

Enter locomotive name: ex. Class 03. 

3 x 

Select an icon 

that goes with 

your locomotive. 

Confi rm 

selection. 

With DIP Switches � 

Programmable locomotive � Page 47 

� 

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Check the settings for the 

decoder. 

If the locomotive is standing on the programming 

track, you can read out the address for it. 

or 

enter a 

decoder address. 

3 

You can do other settings that infl uence the 

locomotive‘s running characteristics when 

controlled with the Central Station. The settings 

can be done in the fi elds with “-“ or “+“. In our 

example: acceleration and braking delay (these 

settings affect the Central Station‘s controllers 

and are not supported by this type of decoder). 

The speedometer setting is for the display on the 

Central Station‘s screen and has no infl uence on 

the maximum speed of the locomotive. 

If all of the desired settings have 

been done, then confi rm and save.

You can fi nd additional possible settings in the section “Confi guring a Locomotive“. Page 48 

Programmable Locomotive: 

Read or enter. 

Place the locomotive on the 

programming track! 

� �� 

� �� 

� 

oder 

�� 

Selecting the decoder type. 

The locomotive has been 

taken into the locomotive list. 

Reading the existing 

decoder address. 

Confi rm. 

You can do other settings that infl uence the locomotive‘s running 

characteristics when controlled with the Central Station. The 

settings can be done in the fi elds with “-“ or “+“. In our example: 

acceleration and braking delay as well as the speedometer. 

Confi rm, or if changes have been 

made, transfer them to the locomotive. 

The locomotive is now entered. It can be added 

to or changed as shown starting on Page 48. 

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48 

Changing CVs (Parameters) 

� �� 

Confi guring a Locomotive 

Adding to / changing symbols, functions, and settings. This function can be used for all types of 

decoders. However, only those settings and functions available on the computer can be processed. 

In the example of a locomotive with an mfx decoder we are showing you the multifaceted possibilities 

for these settings. 

The locomotive to be processed should 

be called up on one of the two controllers. 

Then go with this locomotive to 

the confi guration mode as shown here. 

In the confi guration mode there are additional icons available for the supplementary setup of the 

locomotive. 

!Please note that not every locomotive supports all functions and characteristics. Please refer 

to the instructions that came with your locomotive. There you will fi nd information regarding what 

functions and characteristics the locomotive‘s decoder supports. 

Change Decoder 

CVs 

Add Shuttle 

Train Route 

Button for Resetting the 

Locomotive Decoder 

Function Symbols 8-15 

Send data 

to locomotive 

Write data to 

locomotive card 

Function Symbols 0-7 

Adding a Shuttle Train Route 

Here, you have the possibility of 

assigning a shuttle train route. 

Deletion of the shuttle train route for this locomotive 

You now have the possibility 

of doing changes. For example, 

adding an appropriate icon. 

Select. 

Confi rm. 

Enter the contact from the 

S 88 feedback module in the 

fi eld to which it belongs and 

set the maximum speed and 

the waiting period. 

Confi rm.

activated 

Changing or Adding Function Symbols. 

� �� 

deactivated 

Select a function symbol. 

The shuttle train is now immediately 

active; the locomotive 

can now be used only for this. 

The shuttle train is set up and 

can be activated at anytime. 

The locomotive can be used 

universally. 

select 

You have the possibility of assigning 

a type of function to the functions: 

�� 

�� 

(ex. Telex couplers) 

�� 

Select a function symbol, 

example: duration function. 

5 

Select the 

duration. 

Changing CVs (Parameters) 

� �� 

Here, you have the possibility of changing 

the CVs on certain locomotive decoders. 

This is a far-reaching intervention 

into the behavior of the decoder and 

can lead to the decoder becoming 

unusable when incorrect entries 

are made. 

Please use the instructions for your locomotive 

and our extensive help resources 

when doing this. 

Check 

The locomotive is reset 

to factory default settings 

if this is supported by the 

decoder. 

Confi rm 

!Please note that not every locomotive supports all functions and characteristics. Please refer to the 

instructions that came with your locomotive. There you will fi nd information regarding what functions 

and characteristics the locomotive‘s decoder supports. 

! 

Note: Settings for the address (CV 1) 

and the number of speed levels (CV 29) 

should never be changed using the CV 

table. There is a simple programming 

maneuver for this on the confi guration 

for the locomotive. 

The locomotive data are 

written to the locomotive 

card. 

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Example: Function Mapping 

Adding another function 

50 

confi rm or reject 

The data are transferred 

only for programmable or 

mfx decoders. Decoders 

with DIP switches are 

only taken into the locomotive 

list. 

change 

select 

confi rm 

1. Selecting a button 2. Selecting a symbol 

selection 

3. Adding a function 

You can insert, change, or store other functions. 

Data are transmitted and the confi guration 

mode is closed. 

4. Editing a selected function 

You can change functions 

or assign characteristics 

to the functions (dim, blink, 

etc.). 

5. Storing changes 

6. The new function can now be tested.

Functions when the locomotive is stopped or running 

Example of an ABV parameter 

The newly entered or 

changed locomotives 

are now ready to be run 

with the Central Station. 

Here you can set up a function that works when 

the locomotive is stopped (S) or is running (F). 

Steps 1-6 already explained above are used to 

set this function up. 

select 

select 

The CVs selected here are stored 

directly in the decoder and directly 

infl uence the locomotive's running 

characteristics, example: the braking 

and acceleration in the area 

for a braking module. 

Storing changes and 

then continuing with 

other CV settings or fi - 

nishing the process with 

the green check mark. 

Important Note! 

Carry out the function “Shutdown“ before turning the Central Station off, in order to ensure 

that all data are saved. If you suddenly turn the Central Station off, you may lose data. 

Programming On The Main (POM) �� 

Programming On The Main (POM) is a special form of programming in which the locomotive is 

programmed while it is running; i.e. the locomotive does not have to be standing on the programming 

track and does not have to be stopped. POM must be supported by the decoder being used (see 

decoder instructions) and even then only individual settings can be programmed with POM. You can 

store and access CV tables specifi c to certain locomotives. 

You cannot read out values from the decoder / locomotive with POM. 

! 

Note: Settings for the address (CV 1) and the 

number of speed levels (CV 29) should never 

be changed using the CV table. There is a 

simple programming maneuver for this on the 

confi guration for the locomotive. 

Accept locomotive from Locomotive Card 

� �� 

You can accept locomotives from existing cards or write to a locomotive card. 

Read: 

Insert the locomotive card as shown into the card reader. 

The data are taken into the locomotive list, and you can start. 

!Make sure that the chip on the card is facing down. 

!Make sure that the chip on the card is facing down. 

Write: (only in the confi guration mode) 

Insert the locomotive card as shown into the card reader. 

Press the symbol. Locomotive data is written to the 

locomotive card. 

Locomotive data is being transferred to the locomotive card. 

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Entering an M.U. Consist 

An m.u. (multiple unit) consists of at least 2 locomotives. You can however also have several 

locomotives in a consist. The number of locomotives is limited by the current draw for users in 

the power consumption area. 

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!Only locomotives similar to 

one another in their running 

characteristics should be 

used in an m.u. consist. 

� �� 

Delete existing text. 

Enter new name, ex. “Ore Train“. 

Add the fi rst locomotive in the m.u. consist. 

Go to the next locomotive. 

Confi rm entry 

Add the locomotive 

to the 

m.u. consist.

The motive power 

consist has been 

taken into the 

locomotive list. 

The m.u. consist is now available for use. 

The 2nd controller can now be used for 

another locomotive or m.u. consist. 

You can process the m.u. consist with this 

tool. Add or remove locomotives as in the 

2nd step above. 

Deleting a Locomotive or M.U. Consist 

� �� 

The motive power consist can 

now be taken into the Control. 

� 

� 

If you have not previously carried 

out a data protection procedure 

(backup), the data just deleted are 

irretrievably lost and can be generated 

only by entering and setting 

them up again. 

The locomotive or m.u. consist 

is removed from the locomotive 

list and is no longer available for 

use. It must be entered again. 

!Now and then you should generate a data backup in the menu “setup“. You should always do this 

data backup after changes to data. You can then produce the old status from this backup and thereby 

have your locomotive list available again. 

� �� 

Turning off the Central Station: 

Go to the “Setup“ menu 

before turning the Central 

Station off. Select “Shutdown“ 

and confi rm the selection. The “Stop Button“ will light up 

on the controller and the shutdown will begin. The Central Station 

can be unplugged when the display goes off. The controller begins 

to shut down. As soon as the door on the locomotive shed is 

closed, the Central Station can be unplugged. 

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54 

Keyboard 

��

� �� 

� �� 

� �� 

The Keyboard enables you to control and manage all turnouts, signals, turntables, and transfer tables; a total of 320 or 2,048 addresses are available for use. 

Controlling Standard Turnouts and Signals 

All addresses for the protocol being used are available immediately after the Central Station has 

booted up and can be controlled using the standard control surface (see illustrations). 

Tip: We recommend that you set up the solenoid accessories with the symbols and descriptions 

that properly go with them in order to have better management of the accessories. See the next 

section � Setting up Solenoid Accessories. 

Controlling Turnouts and Signals. 

The Keyboard has over 20 pages or 128 pages, each with 16 addresses. These addresses 

are permanently assigned to the pages and cannot be shifted. 

Changing Windows. 

Controlling Multiple Position Turnouts and Signals. 

oder 

Turntable 

Keyboard Window 15 is pre-assigned for the 7686 turntable. Please note that the turntable automatically 

occupies the 15 following addresses. 

You can delete this address assignment if you are not using a digital turntable and thereby free it up for 

other solenoid accessories. 

�� 

1 

2 

� �� 

55

�� 

3 

4 

5 

�� 

6 

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Selecting the Desired Address 

5 

� 

� 

Check the setting 

for the turnout 

decoder. 

5.1 

�� 

5.1 

� 

� �� 

Any programming 

of your DCC turnout 

decoder must be 

done according to the 

instructions for that 

decoder. 

7 

9 

10 

8 

Enter a designation, 

ex. DSS-9. 

Confi rm entry

11 

13 

14 

12 

Set the switching duration: We recommend 

a duration between 250 - 500 milliseconds. 

Confi rm entry 

Confi rm or 

enter a new 

accessory 

(starting at 

Step � 4) 

Checking Accessory Function 

15 15.1 

If the turnouts/signals are connected to k 83 decoders (item nos. 6083 or 60830) and the turnout/signal 

setting does not correspond to the display, then the blue wires for the connection in question must 

be swapped. 

! If the solenoid accessory does not operate despite the correct 

address, please check the wires at the track connection. 


Before you turn the Central Station off, perform 

the function “Shutdown“ in order to ensure that 

all data has been saved. Turning off the Central 

Station suddenly may cause loss of the last data 

to be changed. 

Tip: 

Basically, the addresses for the decoders can be used in mixed operation. You can decide by address 

which protocol will be assigned to the latter and which protocol will be supported by the decoder. 

You can thus use the Märklin professional quality color light signals in DCC operation also. 

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Programming Professional Quality Color Light Signals. 

! No locomotives may be run during the programming procedure. Please note that the 

programming procedure will be stopped if there are no entries made within 30 seconds. 

Set up on your Keyboard beforehand the signals to be programmed as described in Steps 1-13. 

Enter the switching time at 1,000 milliseconds for the programming procedure. Now click on this 

symbol and confi rm the messages that come afterward. 

Press the “Stop“ button in order to interrupt the current and connect the signal to the main track or 

to the programming track. Make sure that the wire bracket (programming bracket) surrounded with 

cardstock is clipped onto the underside of the decoder. Turn the current back on by pressing the 

“Stop“ button again. 

Changing signal aspects will now blink in the active programming mode. Now press the signal 

image for the professional quality color light signal set up on the Keyboard on the Central Station. 

76391 Hp1 

76395 

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� 

or 

76371 Sh1 

76392 Sh1 

The programming is now complete for a signal with 2 aspects. The remainder of the process can be 

found further down in the text. 

� 

With a signal with more than 2 aspects other signal aspects will alternately blink. 

The individual steps for these signals can be found in examples further down in the text. 

76394 Hp1/Sh1 

� 

� 

76393 Hp1/Hp2 

76397 

If a distant signal is mounted on the mast of a home signal, this distant signal must now also be 

programmed. 

Now wait until only the 

distant signal is blinking. 

Then activate the home 

Hp1 

� 

Hp1/Hp2 

signal to which the distant 

signal is assigned. 

� 

If the signal begins to switch between the signal aspects, the programming procedure is completed. 

Now press the “Stop“ button. The programming bracket can now be removed. Then press “Stop“ again. 

The Central Station is now ready to be operated again. 

!Keep the programming bracket; it will be needed in the future for address changes. 

�� 

Switch to the confi guration mode. Now, change the switching duration to 250 milliseconds (Step 12). This 

is a long enough time for ordinary operation. Change to the operating mode and check to make sure all of 

the functions of the signal just programmed are working correctly. If necessary, repeat the programming 

procedure. 

Hp2 

� 

� 

� 

� 

�

Layout 

�� 

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Button 

60 

� �� 

Setting up a Layout. 

The Layout level of control on the Central Station simplifi es setting up and operating solenoid accessories and routes on a model railroad later on. After a Layout has been set up, turnouts, signals, 

or routes can be activated by pressing on a symbol. Several Layout pages can be constructed in a Central Station. 

We recommend that you set up the appropriate items on your keyboard before setting up the Layouts page. 

Symbol: 

Route 

Symbol: 

Go to the next page 

Designation Field Keypad 

Keypad 

Save 

Exit 

without 

Saving 

Confi rm 

and 

Save 

A complete description of the symbols is available in our Help function. 

Symbols: 

Track and Solenoid Accessories 

Delete in Track Diagram 

Information about the Solenoid 

Accessory to be Used 

Rotate the Symbol 

Help Function 

Symbol for 

Contact (S 88) 

Add a symbol. 

Select and 

add a new 

symbol. 

Select and mark 

a symbol. 

Select and confi rm a 

turnout. 

Ex. Three-way Turnout 

238 from Route Exit N1.

Delete 

symbol 

Touch the symbol repeatedly 

until its position corresponds 

to the track plan. 

Rotate 

symbol 

Information about 

solenoid accessory 

and change. 

Select the symbol “Rotate“. 

Place additional 

symbols according to 

the track plan. 

Adding a Route: 

In our example there is only 

1 route available for use. 

If several routes are available, 

then the desired route can be 

selected with the arrow button. 

Confi rm selection. 

The route has been added. 

The signal has 

been added. 

Select signal from the 

solenoid accessories 

as before. 

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An S 88 contact has been 

placed in the Layout. 

Including this contact in the 

track diagram also allows it 

to be activated manually. 

If the route is also to be operated by 

means of an S 88 contact, the latter 

can also be placed in the Layout. 

Confi rm selection 

Attach a name to the route 

(Layout page) with the keypad 

and then confi rm. 

� 

Controlling Accessories with the Layout. 

� 

Enter the name into the track diagram, example: Track 1 

Confi rm and save completed 

route. 

After you have set up your Layout (track diagram) you can control individual solenoid accessories 

or complete routes by touching the symbols. You can identify the status of particular solenoid 

accessories from the track diagram. 


Before you turn the Central Station off, perform the function “Shutdown“ in order to 

ensure that all data has been saved. Data may be lost, when the Central Station is 

suddenly turned off.

Memory 

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Setting up a Route. � �� 

The “Memory“ part of the Central Station is used to set up and operate routes on a model railroad. Sixteen Memory windows are available for this function. 

We recommend that you set up the appropriate items on your Memorys before setting up the Layouts page. 

Routes are used so that you can activate several solenoid accessories with the press of a single button. With automatic controls 

routes are combined with contacts on a model railroad layout in order to control certain processes on a model railroad automatically. 

Examples of this are block controls and staging yard controls. More information about this can be found in the Help function. 

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Route Set Up Route Open 

Route 

Designation 

Keypad 

S 88 

Contact 

Save 

Exit 

without 

Saving 

Exit 


Save 

Display for 

the Turnouts, 

Signals, and 

Routes Selected. 

Manual and 

Automatic Operation 

or 

Manual Operation. 

Delete a selected 

element. 

Tip: Enter clear, short names; 

divide your yard or station into 

North-South or right-left for 

example. These names can only 

be used once. 

Example: 

Exit N1 = Exit North Track 1 

Enter the name of the 

route with the keypad. 

Confi rm 

Switch to the Keyboard.

Existing routes can be 

integrated into a route. 

Routes can be activated directly by 

a train by means of an S 88 decoder. 

To do this, the appropriate contact 

output must be entered in the fi eld 

for the S 88. 

Add a solenoid accessory 

to the route. 

You can add the solenoid 

accessories from different 

keyboards to a route. 

You do not have to adhere 

to an obligatory sequence. 

Unclear or in doubt? 

Use the “?“, our help function. 

End the setting up of the route and 

save it or save with and design a new 

route. 

Controlling a Route. 

Deleting a Route. 

Start the route. 

The route is now in the operation mode. 

The route is now 

in operation. 

You can deactivate solenoid accessories 

individually or you can deactivate the route 

by deleting all of the elements and changing 

the name to the basic setting (ex. A5). 


Before you turn the Central Station off, perform the function “Shutdown“ in order 

to ensure that all data has been saved. Data may be lost, when the Central Station 

is suddenly turned off. 

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Setup 

��

Setup allows you to adjust the reproduction of data, backup of data, update, reboot, shut down, calibrating, and settings for the Central Station. 

Setup 

� �� 

Switch to the processing mode. 

Possible Settings for the Central Station 

This Central Station is activated 

as the main controller. 

This Central Station is being used 

as a second or auxiliary controller. 

The Central Station can be used 

alone or in conjunction with several 

Central Stations. When you are using 

several Central Stations, one must be 

used as the main controller and the 

others may only be used as auxiliary 

controllers. 

After you have stored the setting in memory as a 2nd or auxiliary controller, you can determine 

here whether the two controllers are supposed to be synchronized with the master Central Station. 

You do this by calling up the menu “CS“ here. After you have determined whether synchronization 

has to be done or not, store the setting again in memory. 

If the Master/Slave connection is broken and the CS is deactivated as a 2nd or auxiliary controller, 

the original data for the CS will be present again. 

Sx 

USB 

60173 

Aux 

B 0 B 0 

B 0 B 0 

prog 

Here, you can connect the Central 

Station to a computer network. 

More information about this 

can be found with our help “?“. 

power 

2nd Central Station 

60123 Slave cable (Not included with a Central Station). 

Sx 

USB 

60173 

Aux 

B 0 B 0 

B 0 B 0 

The locomotive list must be set up again in the 2nd Central Station. 

prog 

power 

1st Central Station 

This menu can be used to adapt the Central 

Station to your personal needs. 

For example: speed indicator, status inquiry, 

mouse pointer, function icon color, and 

language. 

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Mobile Station 60652 

After you have plugged the Mobile Station in, 

it will register itself automatically. After the 

registration procedure is over, locomotives 

can be added to or removed from this Mobile 

Station. Up to 10 locomotives can be assigned 

to the Mobile Station. 

Mobile Station 60653 

See manual of the mobile station 60653 


Information 

about your 


is displayed 

here. 

It is not possible 

to make a manual 

change. 

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save and process 

further 

exit without saving 

save 


exit 

Information about Devices Connected 

to the Central Station 

Selection 

You can get information about 

current, voltage, and temperature 

for the Booster or 2nd controller 

that you have selected. 

Information about a 

60174 Booster 

! The 6015/6017 Booster 

cannot be displayed. 

Information about 

a Central Station

System Architecture 

60061/60101 

60213/60214/60215 

60213/60214/60215 

60061/60101 

60061/60101 

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Wireless drive and control is possible with the iPod Touch ®, iPhone ® or iPad ® with a Memory => 32 GB and a wireless router. 

How does this work? Get yourself the “Märklin Mobile Station” App (English abbreviation for application) in the App StoreSM and install this application on your controller. 

Then connect your Central Station to your WLAN router. 

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LAN WLAN 

Router 

Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone and iPod touch are 

trade marks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and 

other countries. 

App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.

Appendix: 

Available Symbols 

Blank 

End light(s) 

Interior lighting 

Marker light(s) 

Long distance headlight(s) 

Sound 

Pantograph 

Smoke 

Switching range 

Telex coupler at both ends 

Horn 

Conductor‘s whistle 

Bell 

Raise/lower 

Turn left 

Turn right 

Crane 

Raise/lower crane boom 

Acceleration/braking delay 

Pump 

Brake squealing 

Relay steps 

Generator 

Operating sounds 

Motor 

Station announcement(s) 

Coal being shoveled 

Doors being closed 

Doors being opened 

Blower motor(s) 


Fire box 

Interior lighting 

Table lamps Era IV 

Table lamps Era III 

Table lamps Era II 

Grate being shaken 

Rail joints sounds 

Number board 

Operating sounds 

Destination sign 

Front cab 

Rear cab 

Couplers engaging 

Buffer impact 

Train announcement(s) 

Crane hook 

Warning light 

Cab lighting 

Compressed air 

Rear Telex coupler 

Front Telex coupler 

Rear pantograph 

Front pantograph 

Rear headlight(s) 

Front headlight(s) 

Raise 


Running gear lights 

Blowing out the cylinders 

Magnet 

Up 

Down 

Left 

Right 

instead of symbol 
















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